Nanomaterials

• Experimental and theoretical studies of structure and forces in bentonite clay. The clay stability is crucial for its use as a sealing material for storage of nuclear waste.

• The effect of small oligoelectrolytes on the cohesion between calcium silicate platelets in cement. Monte Carlo simulations combined with experimental adsorption studies.
  
• Experimental and theoretical studies of Montmorillonite (Na,CA)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂•nH₂O and natural Wyoming bentonite (MX-80).